Fourth of July celebrations in Bloomington-Normal and beyond 🎆 (2024)

Celebrate the Fourth of July with these local events ranging from parades to fireworks and more.

Bloomington-Normal

The Pantagraph's Celebrate America Concert; 7 p.m. July 3, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.; free, but ticket required.

Biscuits n Gravy Band; 7-10 p.m. July 3, VFW, 1006 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington.

Park to Park 5 Mile Run; 7 a.m. July 4, Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal; $25-$35.

Red, White & Blue Classic; 8 a.m. July 4, The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course, 3046 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington; $66.

Fourth of July Celebration; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal; early bird swim, popsicles, sky concert, food trucks, inflatables and face painting, music.

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Fourth of July in Miller Park; 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; paddleboats, mini golf, fireworks and more.

Miller Park Cruise-In; 1-4 p.m. July 4, Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; live music and food; in collaboration with Mid State Cruisers; top three cars awarded.

Born in the USA; 6:30-10 p.m. July 5, The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal; post-game fireworks; away double-header on July 4.

Atlanta

Fourth of July Fireworks; all day July 5, Atlanta Sports Complex; walking tours, car cruise-ins, baseball games, food specials, fireworks at dusk.

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Chenoa

Ice Cream Social Third of July Celebration;5-8 p.m. July 3, downtown Chenoa; sponsored by Chenoa Women's Club.

Chenoa Fourth of July Celebration; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3-4, Chenoa; vendor fair, food trucks, street dance, parade at 2 p.m., fireworks and more.

Clinton

Fourth of July on the Square; 7 a.m. July 4, Clinton; 2.2 mile walk/run with the Vets, parade at 10 a.m., decorated bike contest and more; presented by American Legion Post 103.

Fourth of July in front of Sweet Mae's;noon-6 p.m. July 4, 122 N. Center St., Clinton; shaved ice, brownie sundaes, barbecue, foam cannon, music, chalk and more.

Downs

Firemen's Pancake Breakfast; 7-10 a.m. July 4, Downs Community Fire Protection District, 102 W. Main St., Downs.

Fourthof July Parade; noon July 4, starting at the middle school, Downs.

Dwight

Fireworks; dusk July 4, Garrett Park, Dwight.

East Peoria

Red, White & Boom; starting at 5 p.m. July 4, food and drink for purchase, "Star-Spangled Banner" and Pledge of Allegiance, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Eureka

12th annual Bob & Evelyn Duncan Memorial Golf Outing; 8 a.m. July 4, Fairlakes Golf Club, 2203 County Road 600 North, Secor; $45-$65; prizes, awards, food and more; register by calling 309-744-2222, limited to first paid 25 teams.

Eureka Business AssociationFourthof July Parade; 10 a.m. July 4, Eureka Apostolic Christian Church, 700 W. Cruger Ave., Eureka; covering west Burton and Maple streets; registration at eurekabusiness.net/events; 309-467-2922; bring participant form.

Food Truck Festival & Fireworks; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Eureka Lake.

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Heyworth

Fourthof July Celebration; fishing derby, 7 a.m., July 4; 8 a.m., mud volleyball tournament; music at 7 p.m.; food and drinks throughout the day; fireworks at dusk.

Hopedale

Freedom & Fireworks;all day July 3-4 ; vendors and stands, chalk with a cop, co-ed softball tournament, live music, golf cart parade, memorial 5k, parade, kids tractor pull, chicken dinner, face painting, fireworks; church service at 10 a.m. and antique tractor pull at noon on July 7.

Gibson City

Sibley Area Fourth of July Celebration; 7 a.m.-10 p.m., July 4; breakfast and food trucks, fishing derby, parade at 10 a.m., water balloon toss, dizzy bat races, climbing wall, balloons, bingo, face painting, inflatables, golf, model airplane and boat show, music, flag lowering/prayer and fireworks.

Red, White & Tunes Lot Party; July 6-7, Mark's On First, 120 E. 1st St., Gibson City.

LeRoy

Annual Fourth of July Parade;10 a.m. July 4, Leroy; sponsored by the American Legion Ruel Neal Post 79; calling all Jeeps/Jeepers; honor a veteran, carry him/her in the parade in your vehicle; register at 309-530-1313 by July 1.

Lincoln

Fourthof July Celebration; 10:30 a.m. July 4, Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln.

Summer family movie series; 10-11:30 a.m. July 4, VIP Lincoln Grand, 225 S. Kickapoo St.

Trailblazers Walking Group; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. July 4, Lincoln Memorial Hospital Wellness Trail.

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Minonk

Fourthof July Celebration; 6-11 p.m. July 4; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 5 and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 6, near Chestnut Street and Westside Park.

Fourthof July Kiddie Parade; 9:45 a.m. July 6, at the corner of 4th and Chestnut streets; ages 0-10.

Mount Pulaski

Fourthof July Celebration; all day, July 4, town-wide garage sales, food and beverages, a band concert, and fireworks at dusk in Frazier Park.

Pekin

76th annual Honor America Celebration;6 p.m. July 4, Veterans Memorial Arena, 250 Red Bud Drive, Pekin.

Peoria

Peoria Jaycees Firecracker 5000; 7:30 a.m. July 4, Southwest Water St., downtown Peoria.

Eastport Marina -Fourth of July; 6:15-9:15 p.m. July 4, East Port Marina, 701 Mariners Way, East Peoria.

Pontiac

Independence Day Celebration; all day July 6, the Oaks at Rivers Edge; bouncy houses, live music, fireworks.

Streator

Streator Fest; Aug. 1-4, Northpoint Field, 1 Northpoint Drive; carnival, craft and food vendors, beer tent, live music, shuttle bus, 50/50 drawings and fireworks.

Towanda

56th annual Flea Market & Parade; 10 a.m. July 4, Towanda, parade steps off at the grade school; veteran trolley; veterans asked to bring American flags; 309-825-6341.

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Editor's note: An earlier version of this story had the incorrect date for Atlanta fireworks. It has also been updated to remove outdated events.

Contact Olivia Jacobs at 309-820-3352. Follow Olivia on Twitter: @olivia___jacobs

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Fourth of July celebrations in Bloomington-Normal and beyond 🎆 (2024)

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Beginning at dusk, a fireworks display (approximately 9:15 p.m.) is set to music from Cumulus Radio-WJBC AM 1230, B104 and WBNQ.

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Bloomington: As a part of Summer Fete, viewers can head to Normandale Lake Park for activities from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with fireworks at nightfall. Eveleth: Dance to live music at Thunder Over Eveleth before the fireworks display at 10:30 p.m.

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The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress' unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain.

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